Ultra-processed food makes up more than half of the food eaten in the United States. While some foods are fine in moderation, eating too much can affect your health. Here’s what you need to know about ...
Ultra-processed foods have been linked to weight gain and early death. The term "ultra-processed foods" has become common when discussing how healthy -- or unhealthy -- American diets are. A report ...
Ultra-processed foods are primarily composed of chemically modified substances derived from food, including sugar, salt, fat, artificial colors and flavors, and preservatives. They contain minimal ...
An alarming look at the foods consumed by families across America: A recent study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveals that most Americans get more than half of their ...
Physician and author Michael Greger, MD, of NutritionFacts.org discusses ultra-processed foods and their impact on our health.
New research suggests there’s an unholy trinity of ways that ultra-processed foods (UPFs) can sabotage men’s health. A team of researchers from the University of Copenhagen in Denmark set out to ...
“Eat less processed food!” has been the public health messaging for years, due to a link between ultra-processed foods and conditions such as obesity, heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. However, the ...
In the first lawsuit of its kind, the city of San Francisco is suing 11 of the nation’s top food companies, saying they sell ...
In its December 2024 report, the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee refused to blame ultra-processed foods for America's health problems. The evidence was simply not there. The press response was ...
Share on Pinterest Healthier ultra-processed foods tend to have more nutrients, while less healthy options are loaded with sugar, unhealthy fats, and salt. Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images The ...
Eating ultra-processed foods could lead to an increased risk of being diagnosed with precancerous colorectal growths for women under 50, according to new research. A study, published Thursday in JAMA ...